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Review Roundup: Microsoft Surface Pro 8, Surface Laptop Studio, and Surface Go 3
The reviews are in on Microsoft’s latest Surface devices, and they’re glowing—well, mostly.
Valve Tears Down Steam Deck to Explain Why You Shouldn’t
As the disembodied hands explain, Valve believes you should have the right to tinker with your hardware, but it doesn't promise the Steam Deck will be easily repairable. In fact, the voice warns against doing any of what you see.
The Verdict on the Microsoft Surface Pro 8, Surface Laptop Studio, and Surface Go 3
The reviews are in on Microsoft’s latest Surface devices, and they’re glowing—well, mostly.
NASA Reassigns Astronauts from Starliner to Dragon as Boeing Delays Continue
This will get the rookie astronauts into space sooner than if they waited on Starliner, which is still being retooled following an issue with fuel valves several months ago.
AMD Confirms Windows 11 Performance Hit, Patches on the Way
If you’re contemplating upgrading to Windows 11 on an AMD system, you may want to hold off just a bit. The semiconductor design firm has confirmed that Windows 11 performance is a bit lower on Ryzen CPUs than under Windows 10 right now.AMD has published a new support article, PA-400, detailing the problem. The company…
Astronomers May Have Found First-Ever Exoplanet Orbiting Three Stars
Scientists have struggled to explain the twisting and contortion of the dust rings in GW Orionis. A new analysis may have hit on a cause: a first-of-its-kind exoplanet that orbits all three stars in this solar system.
SEC Complaint: Facebook Concealed ‘Shrinking’ User Base to Investors
According to a former Facebook product manager, Facebook willfully misinformed investors and advertisers about the size of its user base—among other things.
Google Will Start Enabling 2-Step Verification For Everyone Soon
After previously expressing its intention to transition all accounts to 2SV, Google says it's going to start doing that in earnest later this year. That could mean 150 million new accounts will be protected with 2SV.
Windows 11 Security Features Hit Game Performance
If you're going to play games, Windows 11 might get in your way due to some of its new security features. The impact isn't huge, but testing shows it is noticeable.
Microsoft Windows 11: It’s Windows, But Elevener
Windows 11 is out and available, but the reaction to the OS has been somewhat muted.
Heightened PC and Gaming Monitor Demand Is Here to Stay, Research Shows
It’s not about to get any easier to find your ideal monitor or PC part in stock.
Captain Kirk is Going to Space In Our Timeline, Too
There is something sublime about taking the earthbound actor who played Captain Kirk, and flying him into space in an actual rocketship.